wiring up downlighters

[jomarc]

just built an extension and i am trying to fitting 4 non transformer downlighters in to the new bathroom . i need help on wiring the switch wire and the wire going to the lights

 

[didthathurt]

Do you know about zones and part P?

 

[didthathurt]

Yes, but I'm trying to ascertain what knowledge level you have to start with, so:

Do you know about zones and part P?

 

[jomarc]

i know all about building regs etc .city council to inspect and test as soon as i get these lights sorted out.

 

[didthathurt]

i know all about building regs etc

Wish I did!

The lights need to be in parallel. This means the "first" light is wired as normal, switched live to light (brown sleeved) and neutral from light back to supply neutral. The other lights are connected, light to light, live to live neutral to neutral.

Are you aware of zones, IP rated lights and switch requirements?

 

[jomarc]

can i not put feeds from all 4 lights into a jb and send a feed into another jb that contains the feed in,feed out and switch wires. if so i know feed in and feed out link together after that i am not sure how the switch wire and the feed from the lights are wired up. (sorry if your confused as i am and i know the situation)

 

[didthathurt]

You could use JB's but the rules say they must be accessible to allow for later inspection, so you can't seal them up in the ceiling. If you just parallel the lights, you'll need less cable, probably, and will save on the JB's. Don't forget to Equi bond the lighting cct.

 

[securespark]

All the diagrams you'll need are in the Wiki.

 

[didthathurt]

Thanks SS
(I keep forgetting they're there!)

 

[jomarc]

i am new to this computer jargon but what is a or were do i find wiki

 

[breezer]

i am new to this computer jargon but what is a or were do i find wiki

clue